Cinema Museum to show restored version of Mehrjui’s “Sara”

TEHRAN – The restored version of the 1993 film “Sara” written and directed by Dariush Mehrjui will be screened at the Cinema Museum of Iran in the north of Tehran on Thursday.

English translation of “Nigaristan” published by Edinburgh University Press

TEHRAN – The English translation of the book “The Picture Gallery (Nigaristan): A Persian Moral Miscellany” has been released by the Edinburgh University Press.

Book celebrating life of Martyr General Qassem Soleimani republished 

TEHRAN- The 7th edition of the book "Qassem," authored by Iranian resistance literature researcher Morteza Sarhangi, has recently been published.

Baghcheban children's theater festival kicks off in Marand  

TEHRAN- The 3rd edition of the Baghcheban National Children and Youth Theater Festival commenced in Marand, East Azarbaijan province, on Monday with the participation of theatrical groups from across the country. 

Francesca Albanese nominated for 2026 Nobel Peace Prize alongside Gaza doctors

On Tuesday, a member of the European Parliament (MEP), Matjaz Nemec, publicly presented the nomination of UN Special Rapporteur on the occupied Palestinian territories, Francesca Albanese, and Gaza-based doctors for the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize, following its official submission to the Norwegian Nobel Committee.

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Vehicle crash, safety test center inaugurated in Tehran province

TEHRAN- A Vehicle Crash and Safety Test Center was inaugurated on Tuesday morning with the presence of Mohammad-Reza Aref, the first vice president, and the commanders of the Traffic Police, as well as a group of specialists in this field.

Eight more fatalities as US military escalates highly scrutinized boat attacks

The U.S. military has launched a fresh round of deadly strikes on foreign vessels suspected of trafficking narcotics, killing eight people, The Guardian reported Tuesday.

UN members vote 164-8 to support Palestinians’ inalienable right to an independent state

The UN General Assembly on Monday overwhelmingly adopted a draft resolution reaffirming the Palestinian people’s right to self-determination, including the right to an independent State of Palestine, Anadolu reported Tuesday.

Khazineh valley, marvel of nature in Lorestan

TEHRAN--Khazineh valley is midway between Pol Dokhtar-Andimeshk Road, in western Iran, next to a village by the same name. It has undergone erosion with the passage of time and taken its current shape after many peaks and troughs.

Iranian civilization: ancient, influential legacy in human history

TEHRAN--With a history spanning over 8,000 years, the Iranian civilization is recognized as one of the oldest and most influential civilizations in the world, playing a significant role not only in cultural and artistic fields but also in science and philosophy, Iran Press reported.

Kandoleh Grape Festival registered in list of tourism events

TEHRAN--Kandoleh Grape Festival in Sahneh county, Kermanshah province, was registered in the list of tourism events of Iran. Holding this festival every year helps develop rural tourism and introduce the agricultural and cultural capacities of the region.

Iran, Georgia sign MoU in motor racing, tourism fields

TEHRAN-- Touring & Automobile Club of the Islamic Republic of Iran (TACI) and Georgian Automobile Sport Federation signed a memorandum of understanding with the aim of developing bilateral cooperation in the field of motor racing and land tourism.

'Sensitivities on registration of Behzad’s miniature, Samanu by Afghanistan, Tajikistan unfounded'

TEHRAN--Sensitivities regarding global registration of Iranian miniature painter Kamaluddin Behzad’s art (a detailed and symbolic form of painting scenes from history and literature) by Afghanistan and Samanu (a traditional Iranian sweet paste made entirely from mashed germinated wheat) by Tajikistan are unfounded, said Deputy Cultural Heritage Minister Ali Darabi.

TEDPIX gains 32,000 points on Tuesday

TEHRAN- TEDPIX, the main index of the Tehran Securities Exchange (TSE), rose 32,334 points to 3.76 million on Tuesday, which is the fourth day of the Iranian calendar week.

Iran’s tea export increases 48%

TEHRAN- The head of the Iranian Tea Organization said this (Iranian calendar) year (began on March 21), the country's tea exports have increased by 48 percent compared to the same period last year, and close to 9.8 million kilograms of tea were exported to foreign markets.

Bolivia health ministry seeks to boost ties with IRCS

TEHRAN – The Bolivian Minister of Health and Sports, Marcela Tatiana Flores Zambrana, has expressed her country’s willingness to promote cooperation with the Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS) in the health sector, particularly the provision of hemodialysis and medical equipment.

Mistaken identity: Innocent Pakistani national endures ordeal after Bondi Beach attack

TEHRAN – The violent attack on a Hanukkah celebration at Bondi Beach on December 14, which tragically claimed 16 lives, has been compounded by a dangerous wave of online misinformation, placing an innocent Pakistani-origin resident in fear for his life.

Intl. conference on mobile learning to focus on AI

TEHRAN – The first international and the fourth national conference on mobile learning, titled ‘Mobile learning in the age of artificial intelligence (AI): transformation of educational and vocational training system in industry’, is scheduled to be held on February 16 and 17 in Tehran’s Allameh Tabatabai University.

Khwarizmi Youth Award winners honored

TEHRAN – The 26th Khwarizmi Youth Award (KYA) honored 54 winners on Tuesday in a special ceremony at Shahid Beheshti University of Tehran, with science minister Hossein Simaei-Sarraf in attendance.

Iran-Uzbekistan agricultural trade to be facilitated

TEHRAN- During a meeting between the heads of the Plant Protection Organizations of Iran and Uzbekistan, emphasis was placed on developing bilateral cooperation in the fields of plant quarantine, pest control, and facilitating the safe trade of agricultural products.

Moscow hosts 2nd Iran-Russia scientific conference

TEHRAN – The second scientific conference between Iran and Russia was held in Moscow on Monday, with Iran's ambassador to Russia, Kazem Jalali; science attaché, Hadi Goudarzi, and representatives from universities and scientific institutions of the two countries in attendance.

Alumina powder output exceeds 155,000 tons in 8 months

TEHRAN - Production of alumina powder in Iran reached 155,410 tons in the first eight months of the current Iranian calendar year (March 21-November 21), according to the data released by the Iranian Mines and Mining Industries Development and Renovation Organization (IMIDRO).

Steel chain exports rise 41% in 8 months on year

TEHRAN- The volume of Iran’s steel chain export has increase 41 percent in the first eight months of the current Iranian calendar year (March 21-November 21), as compared to the same period of time in the previous year, Iranian Steel Producers Association (ISPA) reported.

Iranian woman climber Haseli dies on Mount Damavand

TEHRAN – Iranian climber Tahereh Haseli has died while attempting to ascend Mount Damavand.